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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.92, 492.80 and 273.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.92, 492.80 and 273.41 is: 410.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.92 : 492.80 = 273.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.92/492.80 = 273.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.92x = 492.80 × 273.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.92x = 134,732.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,732.62/327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.88

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